The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-03

Tffy." The unpublished letters of Thack-
cray continue to he an attraction. In the
present number very good picture of
Thackeray is presented. Charles Scribner
Sons, New York.
The October Wide A,cdke willdehght the
boys who love humorous story about one
OF themselves, for in it Maurice Thompson
tells an irresistible story about one of his
own boyish escapadeS, entitled my First
Voyage" They will also enjoy "a Catskill
Bear Story" by Henry TyITell. There are
three delightful out-of-door articles: f. s.
Brooks Football, ;" Grant Aliens Pitcher
Plant" and Amanda B. Earris' Indian
Corn Talk; these have fine illustrations,
by Hassam, Barnes and Lungren. The
poetry in this number is rather good. d.
Lothrop & Co., Boston.
The Forum, for October, contains an ex-
cellent article on 1.-The Continuance of
Democratic Rule" by John Il. Carlisle;
Judge William D. Kelley has an article on
The Treasury Surplus" that is worth peru
| sal. Some of the other articles are as
follows: Education and Lawlessness," by
Bishop F. D. Huntington; 'Aristocracy
and an iia. Humanity ,aq by Prof Thomas 81 3a
Rev. j. Coleman Adams; what is the OBJ
! ject of Life I" by Prof. J. Peter Lesley; THE
New Uncle Toms Cabin" by Alice Yelling
ton Rollins. The Forum Publishing Com
pany, 81 Fifth avenue, New York
The american Magazine for October is
an interesting number. lobe Hodge con-
tributes romantic story of the Virginia
mountains, entitled ''The Twins of Weasel
| Branch" Fannie Aymar Mathews finds a
less trodden field among the habitans at
Lac Eternite;n the building of the
| Washington National Monument is de-
| scribed in detail by Oscar Foote
an ascent to the lofty crater of
| Popocatapetl is described by Arthur How
ard. G. B. Adams has an illustrated article
portraying the crowded life of Peking and
its vicinity, as seen by an American resi-
dent long connected with the United States
legation. Duck shooting and warlike rem
inlscences are mingled by Charles Ledyard
Norton in lively account of a canoe trip
to Penrose Ferry, near Philadelphia.
american Magazine Company, 749 Broad
way, New York
The Century for October is an exception
ally interesting number 1t contains great
variety of matter of the highest class. The
fiction is exceptionally good, and the illus
trated articles are OF the best. The "Lincoln
| History" maintains the deep interest which
| it has inspired from the opening chapter
| Frank Stockton closes his search for "The
Hundredth Man. and a very interesting
search it has been. Mr.. Harris story
''Ozabid" is concluded, and those who read
the first parts, will be eager to read the last
| There is so much in the number that is
worthy of careful attention, that it is about
impossible to particularize. The war arti-
cies will virtually close with the next num-
Der, and although they have been rather
interesting, it is safe to say that the MAORI
| ty of the readers of the magazine, will re-
joice at their disappearance. The Century
Company, Union square, New York.
The October number of Horper'S Maya
zine is rich with drawings by Abbey, Frost,
Pyle, Reinhart, Fem, Gibson, Du Maurier,
and copies of Sargents paintings. The
writers for this number are also a brilliant
galaxy The opening article, ''Our Sum
mer's Outing" is an photographed story
by Kate Field. Henry James contributes
e skillful criticism of the young
artist, John S. Sargent. Withers
Love Song" provides a delicate text for
The smallest of American Republics y
Gotta Rica) is interestingly described
Bishop Hurst writes OF "A Dead Portu-
gese City in India The poems of the
number are Aaron Burrs Wooing," by E.
C. Stedman, illustrated by Howard Pyle;
| "A Mood, by Ameile Hives; TO a Most
Comely Lady" by Louise kmogen Quincy.
A mastery little love story by Miss Wool
son. entitled 'AJ the Chateau of Corinne, -
centres upon the famous Swiss home of
Madame De Stael The Dro,oer is opened
with an essay from Charles Dudley Warner
on Conversation. Harper Brothers, New
York
The North american ReUiel0 for Octo-
Der is brilliant and varied number 1t
opens with an article by the Cardinal Arch
bishop of Baltimore-Cardinal Gibbons
on "Some Defects in our Political and
Social Institutions The defects on which
the Cardinal dwells are Mormonism,
Divorce, Goddess Schools, Sabbath Desecra-
ton, and Political Corruption. The next
article is from tie pen of j. w. Watson,
author of The Beautiful Snow and gives
an entertaining and vivid description
of his visit to the King of Dahomey.
''Why | am Not Free Reigionist' is a
reioinder III his best style, by Rev. DR..
James Freeman Clarke, to the recent article
in the Rcrie2U, by Rev. Mr.. rockingham,
in response to the question "Why am | a
Free RcligionistH Land Stealing in New
Mexico" is a reply by Stephen w. Dorsey
to all article in g previous number by George
| w Julian, with the same title, III which
Mr. Dorsey and othere were accused of
being persona gamers and promoters of the
gigantic ''land-steals" that are said to have
been perpetrated in New Mexico. DE
lusions about Wall Street" is an aggressive
defense of Wall street, by Henry Clews, the
banker There are many other interesting
articles. No. 3 East Fourteenth street, New